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Pork Chops with Mustard Caper Sauce

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time20 mins

A great weeknight recipe! This is one of the quickest and easiest ways to cook pork chops. The quick pan-sauce made with a little chicken stock, white wine, mustard and capers adds deep flavor and elegance.

 4 pork loin chops
 1 Tbsp olive oil
 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
 salt and pepper
 1 shallot, peeled and diced
 1 clove garlic, minced
 ½ cup dry white wine
 ½ cup chicken stock
 ½ cup whipping cream
 1 Tbsp capers, chopped
 1 Tbsp grainy mustard (either Dijon or whole grain mustard)
 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1

Preheat oven to 375°F (180°C).
Brush pork chops with oil.

2

Rub thyme over the chops and then season lightly with salt and pepper.

3

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chops on both sides and transfer to a baking dish. Place in the oven and cook for about 8-10 minutes.

4

While the chops are cooking, return the skillet to medium heat and add the garlic and shallot. Cook for about one minute, stirring constantly. Stir in the wine, stock and cream and bring to a boil. Add the capers and mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5

Continue to simmer. Stir in the parsley.

6

Remove the chops from the oven and pour the sauce over top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4